Formula 1: Hamilton in Sprint format, the race tomorrow.

In the early hours of this morning, at 4.00:XNUMX am to be precise, Lewis Hamilton won the Sprint race ahead of Piastri and Verstappen on the Shanghai circuit. In qualifying for tomorrow's race, it was Piastri who earned Pole Position.

The Sprint race

A historic success that of Hamilton who scored his first win with Ferrari and the first Sprint race for the Reds. Lewis defended his pole position on Friday to the full extent and finished in first place with almost seven seconds of advantage over Piastri's McLaren. Rounding out the podium was Verstappen's Red Bull, followed in fourth by Russell's Mercedes. Fifth place instead for the other Ferrari with Leclerc.

The qualifications

After the Sprint race, the drivers prepared for the qualifying of tomorrow's race on the Shanghai circuit. Qualifying that saw the McLaren of Piastri earning Pole Position thanks to a time of 1'31''591. Also starting on the front row will be George Russell's Mercedes. Third position for the other McLaren of Lando Norris who will start on the second row with Verstappen's Red Bull. The third row will be occupied by the Ferraris of Hamilton and Leclerc who respectively finished fifth and sixth in qualifying.

The race

All ready for the Chinese GPThe lights will go out at 8.00:XNUMX am Italian time tomorrow morning and there are many twists and turns expected on the Shanghai circuit. McLaren is looking for a one-two after its triumph in Australia, Ferrari is looking for redemption and Verstappen is always ready for victory.